Pics: Wale and Terrence J Talk Higher Education at the White House’s ‘Beating the Odds’ Summit

D.C.’s own Wale was invited to the White House (for the first time?) to participate in the “Beating the Odds” Summit, which is part of first lady Michelle Obama‘s “Reach Higher” initiative that encourages students to pursue higher education.

Terrence J was also on hand to moderate the panel and clearly he kept Lady O laughing. Watch out President Obama!

Wale told the audience of students how college made an impact on his life. He added that  “it taught me to be self made.” Wale continued, “It taught me to be my own boss.”

The Beating the Odds Summit was a huge success. Very inspirational morning for young people. Thanks to @michelleobama for having me! #ReachHigher @enews

A photo posted by Terrence J (@iamterrencej) on Jul 23, 2015 at 9:32am PDT

After the panel, the D.C. rapper had some fun touring the White House grounds:

#moonzINthewhitehouse #mmg #everybluemoon #flotus said use #hashtagscrazy #yesMaam

A photo posted by Wale (@wale) on Jul 23, 2015 at 11:24am PDT

“Strong coffee in the styrofoam.. Spend a day at Barack home..” #moonz

A photo posted by Wale (@wale) on Jul 23, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

Credit: Zimbio